Science & Health

Air pollution raises type-2 diabetes risk over long term

People with pre-existing damaged glucose metabolism are more susceptible to type-2 diabetes caused by air pollution.

Sep 9, 2016

Barents Bloom: viewing Phytoplankton from satellite imagery

This video looks into Phytoplankton, the most abundant type of organism that lives in the ocean, from satellite imagery.

Sep 9, 2016

Here are a few foods and beverages to help you cut cholesterol

These foods and drinks help in maintaining cholesterol level in the body and reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Sep 9, 2016

Astronomers discover hundreds of black holes hiding in the star system

Astronomers at University of Surrey found evidence of black holes in the globular cluster NGC 6101. Using computer simulation they showed that the clusters strange appearance can be explained if stellar mass black holes are still present in the cluster. Until now it was assumed that black holes in globular clusters usually are ejected after their creation.

Sep 8, 2016

Foods that boost your mood

Here are some food items you must consume in order to boost your mood.

Sep 8, 2016

ISRO launches GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota [VIDEO]

The GSLV's success is important for India because it will be used to launch the country's second mission to the moon next year.

Sep 8, 2016

Home remedies to keep toothache at bay

Here are some easy home remedies to ease tooth pains and boost your oral health.

Sep 7, 2016

Excess intake of alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy diet leading to heart ailments

However, developments in medical technology and improved clinical proficiency have lowered the mortality rate by about 25 percent.

Sep 7, 2016

Astronomers make rare discovery that could help explain Milky Way formation

The Terzan 5 cluster could shed light on how the Milky Way was formed after an Italian-led team of astronomers found it contained two very different types of stars; some very young and some very old. The 7 billion year age gap between the two different types of stars suggests that star formation in Terzan 5 was not continuous but happened in two very distinct bursts.

Sep 7, 2016

Cauliflower trending amid low carb eaters in US

Substituting vegetables is more than a trend and a "fundamental shift" is underway in how people look at their plates.

Sep 7, 2016

India launches biggest leprosy detection campaign to screen 32 crore people

Around 32 crore people would be screened for leprosy across 19 states and 149 districts.

Sep 6, 2016

8 easily available diabetes-friendly foods

Consumption of these commonly available foods will help in combating diabetes and maintaining blood sugar levels naturally and painlessly.

Sep 6, 2016

Chikungunya, dengue scare grip Delhi; 9 dead, over 1,000 cases reported so far

Doctors said that the numbers are likely to rise with hospitals reporting an avergae of almost 200 cases of chikungunya per week.

Sep 6, 2016

Durex clarifies on eggplant-flavored condoms, but not before Twitter had a field day!

Durex revealed later that the idea was to come up with a condom emoji and make it easier for everyone, specially youngsters, to practice safe sex and talk about it openly.

Sep 6, 2016

Cholera outbreak in Madhya Pradesh kills 17 tribals

Cholera is an acute diarrhoea disease that can kill within hours if left untreated.

Sep 4, 2016